Making the plans With the economy we have now, many people are growing their own vegetable gardens to save money at the grocery store. Some families have backyard chicken coops, in order to get fresh eggs and save money as well. If you are interested in doing a family project, then you make plans of […]
Tag Archives: Hens
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Jan
Jan
We came from Plano, Texas Yuppie City, to Culleoka. Culleoka is a small town that doesn’t even have its own office. We have one drive-thru store and one gas station. We are surrounded by a deep lake on the country side. To move to the farm we expected to have chickens eggs and our own […]
Roosters and hens are chickens and relatively inexpensive to raise. Basically, all they need is a shelter to roost. You can make it elaborate, but all we had for our twelve chickens was a small shed with a shelf. We stretched a wire fence around the shed and scattered hay for them to nest and […]
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Aug
Aug
Hens and chicks are some of the hardiest and most versatile succulents available. They spread and fill in bare spots, and when they eventually produce very interesting and eye catching blooms, especially when root bound. Hens and chicks have been popular for many years, and they will continue as a flowerpot favorite for decks, patios, […]
Many people are intimidated when it comes to cooking Cornish hens, but there is no need to be intimidated as these little birds are actually quite easy to prepare. Defrosting You can defrost your Cornish hens in the refrigerator over night. Or you can place them out on the counter in the morning if you […]
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Mar
Mar
Chickens can be a wonderful addition to any small farm or rural homestead. They can be raised for meat, eggs, or both. Chickens will also provide you with some free entertainment, keep down the local bug population, and eat your weeds. In my opinion, the best way to get your first chickens is to find […]